Boneseed

Osteospermum moniliferum moniliferum

Plant Life Introduced IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

It is a fast growing semi-succulent, spreading shrub it is native to South Africa

The plant has become a major environmental weed and invasive species in Australia and New Zealand.
This species has for many years been known as Chrysanthemoides monilifera

Size

Can grow up to 2m.

Habitat

Coastal areas

Distribution

Southern Australia From WA to NSW including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
Wikipedia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Boneseed
Scientific name: Osteospermum moniliferum moniliferum (L.) T. Norl.
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Plant Life › Weeds
Origin: Introduced
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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